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The National Transportation Safety Board convened to announce the probable cause of last year’s deadly Palm Springs freeway crash that killed 13 people aboard a tour bus on Interstate 10. We have learned the NTSB is unhappy at how often commercial drivers get tired on the road and they do believe traffic breaks played a

Lisa Middleton y Christy Holstege probablemente se unirán al Concejo Municipal de Palm Springs despues de encabezar el campo de seis candidatos despues de que los votos preliminares hayan sido contados.Middleton terminó primero en las elecciones del martes con 5.968 votos, convirtiendose potencialmente en la primera persona transgenero elegida para una oficina no judicial en

A man accused of killing his girlfriend in their Palm Springs apartment in March, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday. James Beushausen, 34, is accused of the shooting death of Jaylynn Amanda Keith, 27, who was found on dead on March 15. She had been shot in the head and found in

Bugs have invaded the Coachella Valley. People have reported seeing thousands of the small insects on car windshields and in their pool. The owner of Coachella Valley Pest Control tells KESQ/CBS Local 2’s Lauren Coronado they’re Boatmen bugs. Craig Conaway is the owner of Coachella Valley Pest Control. He thinks they’re coming from the Salton

More than 50 adoptable dogs will be available and looking for a home on November 18th at The River Rancho Mirage. The Bianca Rae Foundation, Humane Society of the Desert and Animal Samaritans teamed up to host this adoption event. Various Coachella Valley shelters and animal welfare groups will bring adoptable dogs. Woofstock is November

UPDATE: Traffic is clearing from the earlier wreck on Interstate 10 eastbound east of Washington Street. ————– A collision involving a gray SUV and a big rig semi truck was reported at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday morning eastbound on Interstate 10, halfway between Washington Street and the Jefferson Interchange. The collision was backing up traffic in

Lisa Middleton and Christy Holstege will likely join the Palm Springs City Council after topping the field of six candidates after the preliminary votes have been counted. Middleton finished first in Tuesday’s election with 5,968 votes, potentially becoming the first transgender person elected to a nonjudicial office in California. Holstege was second with 5,810 votes,

Coachella Valley native Timothy Bradley presented a $5,000 check on Tuesday to an Indio elementary school in conjunction with the publication of a biography that details how he overcame a troubled childhood to become a five-time World Champion boxer. “Hard to Heart: How Boxer Tim Bradley Won Championships and Respect” was written by former Los

A man accused of shooting two people at a Norwalk convenience store, killing one and wounding another, was in custody Tuesday following his arrest in Palm Springs. Nakia Deshone Smith, 20, was arrested along with a girl described only as a juvenile in Palm Springs Monday afternoon on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The

Polls will open at 7:00 am in a couple of valley cities for election day. In Palm Springs, two seats are open on the city council with Ginny Foat and Chris Mills deciding not to seek re-election. The candidates for their seats include Lisa Middleton, Glenn Flood, W. Henry Hampton, Robert Stone, Christy Holstege, Judy

We are learning more about the water boatmen bug making their way throughout the Coachella Valley. Jeff B. Geraci, the Salton Sea Program Manager at California Regional Water Quality Control Board believes the bugs — which are from the Corixidae family — are coming from the Salton Sea due to changing ecology of the sea.

Hundreds of people shared videos and pictures to our social media accounts about boatmen bugs taking over the Coachella Valley. Now, many people are asking about how to get rid of them, specifically from pools. Read: Boatmen bugs raiding Coachella Valley When doing a quick Google search, the first result that comes up is to

Macy’s has launched the 10th annual Believe campaign benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Macy’s at the Westfield Palm Desert welcomed Wish Kids and their families, as well as volunteers and members of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to celebrate the kick-off. Starting Friday through the rest of the holiday season, you can make your Santa’s wish

La tercera conferencia anual Growing Together Latino Farmer se llevo a cabo el martes 7 de noviembre en Palm Desert. Esta conferencia anual es única ya que se realiza en español y se traduce al ingles para todos los asistentes. “Los agricultores y ganaderos hispanos son una población dinámica en crecimiento en California y esta

Three Indio men were charged with numerous felonies on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a truck and washing machine from a Palm Desert home, then trying to sell the appliance online within hours of the alleged theft. Terry Howard, 26, is due to be arraigned this afternoon on charges of vehicle theft, grand theft and receiving

Los bomberos lucharon contra un incendio que estalló el martes por la mañana en Salton Sea Beach. El equipo de profesional respondio a un incendio en la avenida Judy, justo al norte de la autopista 86, poco antes de las 9 a.m. Al siniestro se abocaron 45 bomberos quienes trabajaban sin parar en la escena,del

Riverside County supervisors on Tuesday approved a $2.28 million contract with a developer to oversee an infrastructure improvement project that involves adding sidewalk space and a bike path along a nearly mile- long stretch of roadway for the benefit of Mecca residents. In a 4-0 vote — with Supervisor Marion Ashley absent — the Board

A new grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety Drivers ensures drivers arrested in Riverside County on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs can expect to continue facing highly specialized prosecutors. The $423,895 grant to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office continues to fund avertical

Las urnas se abrireron a las 7:00 a.m. en algunas ciudades del valle para el día de las elecciones. En Palm Springs, se han abierto dos asientos en el consejo de la ciudad con Ginny Foat y Chris Mills que deciden no buscar la reelección. Los candidatos para las vacantes incluyen a Lisa Middleton, Glenn

A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a Yucca Valley park. On Monday, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the 55600 block of Onaga Trail after the father of the 15-year-old girl confronted Greyelk Tatu, accusing the suspect of raping his daughter at Jacob’s Park several days prior.